Clinical and radiographic analysis of an optimized rhBMP-2 formulation as an autograft replacement in posterolateral lumbar spine arthrodesis

Previous studies have demonstrated the ability of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein to achieve a solid fusion in anterior lumbar interbody arthrodesis. The purpose of this study was to compare iliac crest bone graft and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2, combined with a carri...

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Published in:	Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume Vol. 91; no. 6; pp. 1377 - 1386
Main Authors:	Dimar, 2nd, John R, Glassman, Steven D, Burkus, J Kenneth, Pryor, Philip W, Hardacker, James W, Carreon, Leah Y
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.06.2009
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Bone Morphogenetic Proteins - therapeutic use Bone Transplantation Confidence Intervals Female Follow-Up Studies Graft Rejection Graft Survival Humans Ilium - transplantation Lumbar Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging Lumbar Vertebrae - surgery Male Middle Aged Probability Prospective Studies Radiography Risk Assessment Sensitivity and Specificity Spinal Fusion - adverse effects Spinal Fusion - methods Spondylosis - diagnostic imaging Spondylosis - surgery Transplantation, Autologous Treatment Outcome Young Adult
ISSN:	1535-1386
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